THIS WEEK

Monday, February 2
Humanities 124: "Ancient Israel," Dr. Katie Peters, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 214: "Islam," Dr. Peg Downes, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Exploring Environmental Issues in WNC Lecture Series: "Thieving Plants from the National Parks," John Garrison of the National Park Service, 4 p.m., 228 Robinson Hall

"Tibetan Heart Yoga," Geshe Michael Roach, 7 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Great Decisions Lecture Series: "Weapons of Mass Destruction: What Are the Real Threats?" U.S. Air Force retired Brigadier General Jerome Jones, 7:30 p.m., Reuter Center, $5 or students free with I.D.

Tuesday, February 3
Tea Time Talk: "Contemporary Craft in North Carolina: Penland School for Crafts' 75th Anniversary," Penland Archivist Michelle Francis, 4 p.m., Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville

Wednesday, February 4
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Private Dining Room, Dining Hall

Noontime concert featuring Gerald L. Welker on French horn and pianist Virginia McKnight, 12:20 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Human Resources Faculty/Staff Training and Development Workshop: "Caring for the Elderly," Laura Jones, 3 p.m., Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library

Faculty Forum: "Bib Overalls and Bad Teeth: The Roots of NASCAR and the Piedmont Working Class," Dr. Dan Pierce, 4:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, 139 Karpen Hall

Men's basketball vs. Liberty, 7 p.m., Justice Center, $6

Analyzing Violence and Terror: "American and International Legal Theories on War," Dr. Brian Butler, 7:30 p.m., Kellogg Center, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville, $5

Friday, February 6
Cafe Ramsey Coffee Special: Buy a cup of coffee and receive a free biscotti and your choice of gourmet coffee syrups and toppings, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cafe Ramsey, Ramsey Library

Humanities 324: "Neoclassicism and Romanticism," Dr. Jeanne McGlinn and Seamus McNerney, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 414: "War and Ethnicity: Israel, Palestine, India and Pakistan," guest speaker, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Black History Month Keynote Address: "Affirmative Action: The Just Spoils of a Righteous War," NAACP Chairman Julian Bond, 1 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Black History Month Event: Paintings by African American artist Harry Davis on view and for sale, 2-8 p.m., Laurel Forum, 139 Karpen Hall

Tennis Program Fundraiser: "Win a Date with Joe Millionaire," 4 p.m., Owen Conference Center, $15 per raffle ticket.  The winning ticket holder will win a date with Evan Marriott, the original Joe Millionaire, who will make a live appearance at the event.

Printmaking Invitational Opening Reception, 6-8 p.m., University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall

Saturday, February 7
Black History Month Event: Paintings by African American artist Harry Davis on view and for sale, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, 139 Karpen Hall

Men's and women's tennis vs. S.C. State, 1 p.m., Tennis Courts

Monday, February 9
Humanities 124: "India," Dr. Keya Maitra, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 214: "Christianity and the Medieval Mind," Dr. Gordon Wilson, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Farewell reception for Tom Byers, 3:30-5 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

COMING UP

Les Yeux Noirs to Perform February 13
The French sextet Les Yeux Noirs ("Dark Eyes") will perform their unique blend of high-energy Gypsy jazz and Jewish music at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Lipinsky Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now in Student Activities and are $18 general admission, $16 faculty/staff and $6 students. For more information, call Student Activities Office at 232-5000

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Summer Science Program in England
UNCA will conduct a summer comparative science education program in England from June 30-July 27, 2004. The program is held in cooperation with the University of Bath Department of Education. Anyone who is or has been involved with K-12 science education is eligible. The $2,500 fee covers tuition, ground transportation and private housing on the University of Bath campus. Registration will remain open until the course is filled, but participants are encouraged to register prior to February 1, 2004. For more information or to enroll, contact Dr. Gary Miller at 232-5184.

Employment Opportunities
Click on the Human Resources job opportunities Web site for complete employment information. Questions? Call Joy Thurman at 251-6605.

Director of Internal Audit in the Chancellor's Office
Starting salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing date: February 3

Practical Nurse II Student Health Services
Starting salary: $18,698-$22,000 (range for 11-month position)
Closing date: Open until filled

Grounds Worker in Facilities Management & Planning
Starting salary: $18,065-$19,118
Closing date: Open until filled

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through March 13 at Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville: UNCA, ASU and WCU Faculty and Student Craft Show